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How to Fight (As a Christian)

This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight.

1 Timothy 1:18 (NASB)

-First of all: pray, intercede, and give thanks for all men and all who are in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

-Don’t get distracted by useless questions and tangential discussions (1 Timothy 1:4)

-Love others properly: from a pure heart and a good conscience (1 Timothy 1:5)

-God’s righteous standard, His law, is to be used to convict sinners (1 Timothy 1:8-11)

 -Pray everywhere (1 Timothy 2:8)

-Learn that spiritual exercise produces longer lasting benefits than physical exercise (1 Timothy 4:7-8)

-Be a Godly example to others in your conduct and purity (1 Timothy 4:12)

-Don’t be spiritually apathetic; function properly in the body of Christ (1 Timothy 4:14)

-Think on proper teaching and doctrine; give yourself entirely to them (1 Timothy 4:15-16)

-Count the authorities in your life to be worthy of all honour (1 Timothy 6:1-2)

-Be content; the pursuit of riches is evil (1 Timothy 6:6-10)

-Keep holding onto the source of true life---Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 6:12-14)